Items related to Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories...
Synopsis
Here is a book that explores the fascinating interconnections between three seemingly unrelated topics. The reader need have no specialist mathematical background to follow the text beyond high school mathematics, which makes it suitable for budding magicians and students of all ages. It is a fun book that looks at the mathematics of the perfect shuffle and develops the procedures for controlling dynamic memories and doing some clever card tricks. Each chapter begins with the description of a card trick and ends with its explanation, usually using some mathematics developed earlier. The book itself is designed as a prop for a trick, but you don't need to use mathematics or even understand it to do some 'magic'.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description
Here is a book that explores the fascinating interconnections between three seemingly unrelated topics. Each chapter begins with the description of a card trick and ends with its explanation, usually using some mathematics developed earlier. The book itself is designed as a prop for a trick, but you don't need to use mathematics or even understand it to do some 'magic'.
About the Author
S. Brent Morris has a PhD and an AM in mathematics from Duke University and an MS in computer science from Johns Hopkins University. He is believed to have the only doctorate in the world in card shuffling; his dissertation is entitled Permutations by Cutting and Shuffling: A Generalization to Q Dimensions. He holds two US patents on computers designed with shuffles, and he has been a mathematician with the US government since 1975.
He became interested in the perfect shuffle in high school and has pursued its mathematics for over 30 years. He worked his way through college and graduate school as a magician. He has been invited to lecture at the Smithsonian Institution, Board on Mathematical Sciences of the National Research Council, NASA Goddard Space flight Center AT&T Bell Labs, NEC Research Institute, the National War College, the Joint Mathematics Meetings, and over 100 colleges and universities.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherAmerican Mathematical Society
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0883855275
- ISBN 13 9780883855270
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages150
- Rating
Search results for Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories...
Stock Image
Magic Tricks Card Shuffling an
Published by
The Mathematical Association of America, 1998
ISBN 10: 0883855275
ISBN 13: 9780883855270
Used
Softcover
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00052332163
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories
Published by
Mathematical Association of America (MAA) June 1998, 1998
ISBN 10: 0883855275
ISBN 13: 9780883855270
Used
Paper Back
Seller: Isle of Books, Bozeman, MT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paper Back. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 540100
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories
Published by
American Mathematical Society, 1998
ISBN 10: 0883855275
ISBN 13: 9780883855270
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 16108249-6
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories (Spectrum)
Published by
American Mathematical Society, 1998
ISBN 10: 0883855275
ISBN 13: 9780883855270
Used
Softcover
Seller: Fables Books, Goshen, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. Minor water damage present along top edge that does not affect the readability of the book. Some sun-fading on the cover. A former library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. The pages appear unmarked. Light staining on the page edges. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Calla. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller! Seller Inventory # FBV.0883855275.A
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories
Published by
The Mathematical Association of America, Providence, Rhode Island, 1998
ISBN 10: 0883855275
ISBN 13: 9780883855270
Used
Original decorated wrappers
First Edition
Seller: Literary Cat Books, Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Original decorated wrappers. Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Impression. With illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; xviii, 148 pages. Seller Inventory # LCH47906
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories (Spectrum)
Published by
American Mathematical Society, 1998
ISBN 10: 0883855275
ISBN 13: 9780883855270
New
Paperback
Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Seller Inventory # Scanned0883855275
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories (Spectrum)
Published by
American Mathematical Society, 1998
ISBN 10: 0883855275
ISBN 13: 9780883855270
Used
Paperback
Seller: Affordable Collectibles, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No marks. Minimal use or wear. Seller Inventory # 23060032
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories (Spectrum)
Published by
American Mathematical Society, 1998
ISBN 10: 0883855275
ISBN 13: 9780883855270
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Kellogg Creek Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Binding tight, content clean and straight. If purchasing internationally, please inquire about shipping charges before purchase. Ships within 1-2 business days. Seller Inventory # 2056
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories (Spectrum)
Published by
The Mathematical Association of America, 1998
ISBN 10: 0883855275
ISBN 13: 9780883855270
New
Paperback
Seller: dsmbooks, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. New. book. Seller Inventory # D7S9-1-M-0883855275-6
Quantity: 1 available